John Philip Horton (born 11 April 1951)[1] is an English retired rugby union player.
Born in St. Helens, Merseyside John grew up in the Windle area of the town and attended the nearby high school, now known as Cowley International College where he started playing both rugby league and rugby union.
After a brief stint playing for local side Liverpool St Helens F.C., his first semi-professional contract was at Sale Sharks.
Horton then moved to Bath to play professionally whilst teaching, making 380 appearances for the club between 1973 and 1985.
Horton was invited back to make two guest appearances in 1988, against Bedford and Public School Wanderers.